Acute kidney injury and intra-abdominal hypertension in burn patients in intensive care

Conclusion: Intra-abdominal hypertension occurred in most patients, predominantly in grades I and II. The identified risk factors for the occurrence of acute kidney injury were intra-abdominal hypertension and use of glycopeptides, vasopressors and mechanical ventilation. Acute kidney injury was associated with increased 30-day mortality.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research